Aaon Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

AAON announced a 4% price increase on all HVAC equipment effective June 1, 2021, due to rising raw material costs. Prices for materials like stainless steel, galvanized steel, and copper have surged by 30% to 50% compared to the previous year. This increase is intended to offset a 3% to 4% rise in component costs linked to these materials. Gary Fields, President and CEO, emphasized the necessity of this pricing adjustment to combat inflationary pressures on production.

AAON reported its fourth-quarter 2020 results, revealing net sales of $116.7 million, a 4.8% decrease from Q4 2019. For the year, total sales reached a record $514.6 million, up 9.6%. Gross profit margin was 29.1%, slightly down from 29.7% in 2019. Net income for the quarter was $18.9 million, a 9.4% increase, with diluted EPS rising 6.1% to $0.35. However, backlog decreased 47.9% year-over-year, indicating potential demand challenges. Despite uncertainties for 2021, new bookings increased 6% year-over-year.

AAON, Inc. will host a conference call on February 25, 2021, at 4:15 p.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year performance ending December 31, 2020. The call will include updates on recent events and the company's future outlook. Participants can join via U.S. toll-free number 1-833-674-0554, with a passcode of 3448509. A rebroadcast will be available until March 5, 2021. For more information, visit www.AAON.com.

AAON, a leader in heating and cooling products, announced its RN Series Rooftop Unit with Variable Speed Compressors has been awarded the 2020 Most Valuable Product by Consulting-Specifying Engineer. The AAON LF Chiller Controller also won 2020 Product of the Year - Gold in the BAS, Controls, and Energy Management category. The RN Series offers up to 22.5 IEER for efficiency and operational cost savings. The LF Chiller Controller enhances user experience with LED indicators and a Windows-based configuration software. These awards signify industry recognition of AAON's commitment to quality and innovation.

AAON, a manufacturer of heating and cooling products, was awarded the 2020 Henry Bellmon Award in the Large Business category by Sustainable Tulsa. This recognition is based on AAON's performance in the Scor3card sustainability assessment, where it achieved the Platinum level, the highest attainable. Gary Fields, President and CEO, emphasized the company's commitment to energy-efficient HVAC designs and sustainable practices benefiting employees, shareholders, and customers.

AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ-AAON) has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.19 per share, totaling $0.38 annually. This dividend will be payable on December 18, 2020, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 27, 2020. The company, established in 1988, specializes in manufacturing air conditioning and heating systems, focusing on delivering high-quality products. Shareholders can expect this consistent dividend as a demonstration of AAON's ongoing commitment to providing value.

AAON announced the retirement of Mr. Jerry Levine from his investor relations role, effective November 30, 2020, after over 20 years of service. His contributions were pivotal in building a strong institutional shareholder base, with more than 70% of shares held by over fifty institutional investors. AAON has appointed Mr. Joseph Mondillo as the new Director of Investor Relations, starting November 16, 2020. Mondillo brings 16 years of experience in the financial industry, including knowledge specific to the HVAC sector and AAON.

AAON reported a record net sales of $134.8 million for Q3 2020, up 18.7% from Q3 2019. Gross profit rose 49.0% to $40.8 million, with margins increasing to 30.3%. Net income reached $20.5 million, a 43.2% increase year-over-year. Despite these positive results, the company acknowledged challenges such as a 40.5% decline in backlog and rising costs of raw materials. The outlook for 2021 remains uncertain due to a potential decline in construction activity, but AAON is poised to leverage its position in the replacement market.